Gum in the News Dangerous weight loss caused by Sorbitol –In high concentrations, sorbitol is a laxative that is not absorbed well in the small intestine but causes water to be drawn into the large intestine In 2008 two patients checked into hospital in Britain for excessive diarrhea and weight loss (up to 20% of body weight) Study of their eating habits showed that they were eating 20-30g of Sorbitol per day from gum and other candy.
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